ECI Germany-Belgium, 2025: GER vs BEL – Match 5 Preview

Event: ECI Germany-Belgium, 2025
Match: Germany (GER) vs Belgium (BEL), Single Group Match Day 2, Match 5
Date: 13 July 2025
Start Time: 11:15 Local Time | 13:45 IST
Venue: Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground
Format: T10
Match Type: Group Match
Toss: Belgium won the toss and elected to bat

Spotlight on the Stars: Who Will Shine Brightest?

As the ECI Germany-Belgium, 2025 continues to deliver high-octane T10 action, all eyes turn to Match 5, where Germany (GER) faces Belgium (BEL) in a pivotal group stage encounter. With Belgium opting to set a target, the stage is set for a contest brimming with power-hitting, crafty bowling, and athletic fielding.

Predicted Standouts

  • Most Sixes:
    Jamshed Khan (GER) – With a staggering career average of 3 sixes per match (197 sixes in 63 matches), Jamshed Khan is the tournament’s premier power-hitter and the likeliest to clear the ropes most often.

  • Most Runs:
    Jamshed Khan (GER) – Averaging 27 runs per match across a prolific career, he is also the frontrunner to top the run charts in this fixture.

  • Most Wickets:
    Iftikhar Kankhel (BEL) & Suliman Momand (GER) – Both average 1 wicket per match, making them the bowlers to watch for breakthroughs.

  • Match MVP:
    Jamshed Khan (GER) – With a career average of 71 fantasy points per match, his all-round contributions make him the leading candidate for the MVP award.

Team Overviews

Germany (GER)

  • Matches Played: 81
  • Matches Won: 52
  • Win Percentage: 64.2%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Jamshed Khan (71 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Jeevan Bhatt (100 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Jamshed Khan (197 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Nooruddin Mujaddady (36 matches, 2 three-wicket hauls)

Germany boasts a formidable record and a deep, balanced squad. Their batting firepower, led by Jamshed Khan, is complemented by a versatile bowling attack and dynamic all-rounders.

Belgium (BEL)

  • Matches Played: 66
  • Matches Won: 40
  • Win Percentage: 60.6%
  • Strongest Player (Career Fantasy Avg): Wahidullah Jabarkhel (52 points/match)
  • Strongest Player (Current Event Fantasy Avg): Aziz Mohammad & Burhan Niaz (84 points/match)
  • Top Six-Hitter: Sherry Butt (126 career sixes)
  • Top Wicket-Taker: Iftikhar Kankhel (20 matches, 1 wicket/match)

Belgium’s blend of experience and explosive talent makes them a dangerous opponent, especially with their captain Sherry Butt and all-rounders like Aziz Mohammad in top form.

Player Highlights

Germany (GER)

Jamshed Khan – Batsman, GER

A true match-winner, Jamshed Khan’s numbers are exceptional: 4451 career fantasy points, 197 sixes, and 3776 batting fantasy points. With 9 Player of the Match awards (14.3% of matches), he is a proven performer under pressure. His current event form (64 points/match) and ability to clear the boundary at will make him the player to watch.

Jeevan Bhatt – All Rounder, GER

Jeevan Bhatt is enjoying a stellar event, averaging 100 fantasy points per match. His all-round skills are evident with 644 batting fantasy points and 248 bowling points in his career. With 7 sixes and 5 fours already in this event, he’s a genuine game-changer.

Shazhaib Khan – Batsman, GER

With a career average of 56 fantasy points per match and 3 fifties in just 14 matches, Shazhaib Khan is a rising star. His event average (41 points/match) and 7 sixes in the current event highlight his aggressive intent.

Nooruddin Mujaddady – Bowler, GER

A consistent performer, Nooruddin has 1536 career fantasy points and 741 bowling points. With 2 three-wicket hauls and a current event average of 44 points/match, he is Germany’s go-to bowler for breakthroughs.

Belgium (BEL)

Sherry Butt – Batsman, BEL (Captain)

Belgium’s captain leads from the front with 3277 career fantasy points and 126 sixes. Averaging 48 points per match, he’s a reliable fantasy pick and a proven match-winner with 5 Player of the Match awards.

Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder, BEL

Aziz Mohammad is in red-hot form, averaging 84 fantasy points per match in the current event. With 73 career sixes, 1465 batting points, and 618 bowling points, he’s a true all-round threat. His 9 Player of the Match awards (16.4% of matches) underline his match-winning pedigree.

Wahidullah Jabarkhel – Batsman, BEL

Averaging 52 fantasy points per match in his career, Wahidullah is a consistent contributor. His top score of 94 and 38 career sixes make him a dangerous batter in the T10 format.

Iftikhar Kankhel – Bowler, BEL

With 862 career fantasy points and 682 bowling points, Iftikhar is Belgium’s leading wicket-taker (1 wicket per match). His current event average of 45 points per match and 1 six in the event show his all-round value.

Key Player Matchups: Head-to-Head

  • Jamshed Khan (GER) vs Iftikhar Kankhel (BEL):
    Jamshed’s explosive batting (27 runs/match, 3 sixes/match) will be tested by Iftikhar’s wicket-taking ability (1 wicket/match, 34 bowling points/match).

  • Sherry Butt (BEL) vs Nooruddin Mujaddady (GER):
    Butt’s power-hitting (18 runs/match, 1 six/match) faces Nooruddin’s disciplined bowling (21 bowling points/match, 2 three-wicket hauls).

  • Aziz Mohammad (BEL) vs Jeevan Bhatt (GER):
    Both all-rounders are in top form, with Aziz’s 84 event points/match and Jeevan’s 100 event points/match promising a fascinating duel.

Captain & Vice-Captain Fantasy Picks

Safe Choices:

  • Jamshed Khan (GER): Consistent high scores, six-hitting ability, and all-round contributions.
  • Aziz Mohammad (BEL): In-form all-rounder with a high match-winning ratio.

Bold Choices:

  • Jeevan Bhatt (GER): Outstanding current event form, capable of big hauls with both bat and ball.
  • Sherry Butt (BEL): Proven leader and big-match player, always a threat in T10.

Insights & Key Matchups

  • Game-Changers:

    • Jamshed Khan’s ability to dominate the powerplay can set the tone for Germany.
    • Aziz Mohammad’s all-round skills could swing the match in Belgium’s favor.
    • Iftikhar Kankhel and Nooruddin Mujaddady will be crucial in the middle overs with their wicket-taking prowess.

  • Fantasy Watch:

    • Expect high fantasy returns from the top-order batters and all-rounders.
    • Bowlers who can strike early or bowl at the death will be valuable in the T10 format.

Final Word

With both teams boasting explosive batters, crafty bowlers, and dynamic all-rounders, Match 5 of the ECI Germany-Belgium, 2025 promises to be a thrilling contest. Germany’s superior win percentage and the form of their key players give them a slight edge, but Belgium’s depth and recent performances ensure this will be a closely fought battle. Expect fireworks at Bayer Uerdingen Cricket Ground as these two European powerhouses clash for supremacy!

Stay tuned for live action and updates!

  1. Jamshed Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 71.0 – GER
  2. Mohammed Malik Khel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 69.0 – BEL
  3. Ace Pruss – Batsman – Avg. Points: 60.0 – GER
  4. Faruq Arabzai – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 59.0 – GER
  5. Shazhaib Khan – Batsman – Avg. Points: 56.0 – GER
  6. Wahidullah Jabarkhel – Batsman – Avg. Points: 52.0 – BEL
  7. Sherry Butt – Batsman – Avg. Points: 48.0 – BEL
  8. Jeevan Bhatt – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 45.0 – GER
  9. Nooruddin Mujaddady – Bowler – Avg. Points: 43.0 – GER
  10. Iftikhar Kankhel – Bowler – Avg. Points: 43.0 – BEL
  11. Aziz Mohammad – All Rounder – Avg. Points: 41.0 – BEL

Number of players from each team:

  • Germany (GER): 6
  • Belgium (BEL): 5

Number of players from each skill type:

  • Batsman: 5
  • All Rounder: 3
  • Bowler: 2
  • Wicket Keeper: 0

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